Network Manager (11-month)

Polk County Public Schools•Davenport, FL

19h

About The Position

The Network Manager performs technical and professional coordination of the installation and management of instructional and non-instructional school microcomputer networks. The role installs, troubleshoots, and maintains network hardware and software; trains users; coordinates vendors, consultants, and trainers; and updates skills to support effective network management. The position supports existing networks and future expansions, configures workstations, establishes backup routines and network security, maintains software and hardware records, and coordinates repairs and troubleshooting. It also works with school staff and district technology teams to integrate technology with school plans, curriculum, and instruction. The Network Manager helps develop technology budgets, coordinates staff training and technology use, supports students and staff in using instructional technology, and pursues ongoing professional development. The work involves sitting, some standing and walking, face-to-face contact, and use of email, telephones, and computers. It is performed indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The position requires sitting for most of the day and occasionally lifting, carrying, moving, or positioning objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and frequently objects weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.

Requirements

At least 60 college credit hours, an associate degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
Successful technical training or experience administering local area networks.
Demonstrated ability to train adults and school staff in network hardware and software.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with teachers, administrators, and district staff.
Ability to work patiently and effectively with staff and students, including those who are not technologically competent.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to complete complex tasks required to activate and troubleshoot network operation.
Considerable working knowledge of school computer operating systems, including MS-DOS, Mac OS, Windows, and/or Unix.
Ability to analyze computer problems.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Evidence of experience with local area networks such as Ethernet, AppleTalk, and/or Token Ring, and training in Novell, NT Server, and/or AppleShare networking software.

Nice To Haves

A diploma from an accredited high school.
A bachelor's degree and valid Florida teaching certificate.
Bilingual/biliterate ability.

Responsibilities

Coordinate maintenance, operation, and management of instructional and non-instructional school microcomputer networks.
Assist with planning, designing, and installing network expansions.
Install and maintain school network hardware and software, and configure local workstations.
Coordinate routines for connecting school microcomputers to mainframe computers.
Develop and maintain procedures for regular system backups and train and support the backup network operator.
Facilitate staff participation in evaluating and selecting software, hardware, and instructional materials.
Maintain the software library, network documentation, hardware and peripheral inventory, repair history, and file-server performance statistics.
Organize technology resources in coordination with and support of the school media specialist.
Troubleshoot hardware and software, maintain hardware, and arrange timely repairs.
Ensure school software is properly licensed and maintain related records.
Establish or maintain network security policy.
Work cooperatively with school staff, the school QIC, and district technology divisions and services.
Incorporate the district instructional technology plan into the school technology plan and align it with the school improvement plan, curriculum, and instructional program.
Work with the school technology committee to create a budget and make technology budget recommendations to school administration.
Coordinate technology use with school personnel and encourage creative, independent use of instructional technology.
Coordinate or provide training to school staff in network and software use, and coordinate outside vendors, consultants, and trainers.
Encourage students to develop skills using instructional technology resources.
Model effective classroom and media-center technology use for teachers and students.
Facilitate staff and student use of existing and emerging technology, including laserdiscs, interactive video, CD-ROM, instructional television, and telecommunications.
Explain the school's instructional technology program to staff, parents, and community members.
Pursue professional growth, attend relevant training and district meetings, and keep abreast of instructional technology developments.
Perform other duties as assigned.